Beach season is fast approaching…which signals the return of the battle of the bulge. Yes, I’m sure you can all relate to the often-dreaded swimsuit shopping experience: you know, fluorescent lighting, unsightly dimples and deflated egos.

Count on shapewear veteran Spanx to come to the rescue with a slimming swimsuit collection! Lingerie’s trusted secret weapon in slimming silhouettes, the Spanx swimwear collection enables women to wear stylish swimsuits with the appearance of a svelte and toned bod.

The swimsuits are offered in one-piece styles that offer women maximum compression, and feature one-shoulder, deep-plunge and bandeau options. The separates (tankinis and bikinis), feature molded cups and soft adjustable straps that you can mix-and-match with bottoms for optimal support and comfort.

My personal pick of the Spanx collection is the structured one-piece swimsuit (photo above), which is like the Rolls Royce of swimwear. The swimsuit features a color-blocking panel for the illusion of a seriously slim silhouette, while a breathable mesh compression liner tightens the tummy, smooths the back and trims the waistline. With structured, underwire cups for ample support and made of premium Italian jersey fabric, the structured one-piece is THE style to beat bulge this summer.

The structured one-piece retails for $198, and is available at spanx.com. Meanwhile, check out some of the other styles in the Spanx line below.